Lisa West
Lisa has a degree in Media & Communication from Glasgow Caledonian University and works with industry news, sifting through press releases in addition to moderating website comments.
British patrol boats prepare for Arctic deployment
The Royal Navy’s Coastal Forces Squadron is gearing up for a major mission in the Arctic.
Trump orders air strikes in Somalia
President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. military forces have successfully conducted precision airstrikes targeting a senior Islamic State attack planner and other operatives hiding in Somalia.
UK E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft project progressing
The UK’s E-7 Wedgetail programme is progressing steadily, with key milestones achieved and infrastructure improvements on schedule.
Royal Navy warships to get £285m upgrades
The Royal Navy is set to benefit from £285 million in combat system designed to enhance the fleet’s ability to track, analyse, and respond to threats in combat.
UK Commando Force showcases arctic mastery
The UK Commando Force has released stunning images showcasing its Winter Deployment 25 in Northern Norway, where over 2,000 service personnel are honing their arctic warfare skills and strengthening operational ties with NATO allies.
British carrier strike group to counter Chinese influence
By deploying a carrier strike group, the UK aims to boost regional security and demonstrate that European powers remain invested in upholding international law far beyond their own borders
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land in £110M Heavy Armour contract
The Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) a five-year, £110 million framework contract to provide post-design services for in-service heavy armoured vehicles.
UK monitoring demand for new Typhoon fighter jets
The Ministry of Defence is evaluating the future demand for the Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4+ variant, both domestically and internationally.
CORRECTED – Russia estimated to have lost almost 10,000 tanks in Ukraine
CORRECTED - Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, the conflict has left a staggering toll on Russian forces.
British Forces see increase in female representation
The Ministry of Defence has published its UK Armed Forces Biannual Diversity Statistics, showing key trends in gender and ethnic minority representation across the forces.
